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Best partially-paved trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park

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The Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is located in the districts of Bad Kissingen and Rhön-Grabfeld in the north of Bavaria. It runs directly along the border triangle with Hesse and Thuringia. In 2014, the Bavarian part of the Rhön biosphere reserve was enlarged to 130,500 hectares, roughly within the boundaries of the nature park.

The nature park delights its visitors with sweeping views over steep slopes, gentle hilltops, wild moors and extensive meadows and forests. The volcanic landscape creates a very special atmosphere. Part of the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is the Hohe Rhön nature reserve, which is home to probably the most valuable biotopes in the region.

Top sights

Kreuzberg (Rhön)
Kreuzberg (Rhön)
Peak
Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel
Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel
Peak
Aussichtsturm Schwarzes Moor
Aussichtsturm Schwarzes Moor
Viewpoint
Heidelstein
Heidelstein
Peak
Ilmenberg
Ilmenberg
Peak
Rhönflieger
Rhönflieger
Viewpoint

Top trails

  1. #1 - Um den Kreuzberg

    4.9 (10)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail near Bischofsheim in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. From the Klosterkreuzberg, where you can visit the monastery church, candle chapel or Mariengrotte, the trail leads up to the Kreuzberg via the Rhönflieger viewpoint. From here you have a magnificent view of the hilly landscape of the Rhön. Back at the starting point, there are several places to stop for refreshments. ------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train (bus stop:...

  2. #2 - Bretterweg – Eisgraben Wasserfall ab Birx

    4.3 (9)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Highlights: - Information centre Schwarzes Moor - Plank path - Eisgraben waterfall - Boundary stone Dreiländereck

  3. #3 - Hillenberg - Roth - Silbersee

    4.8 (6)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Varied circular hike around Roth in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. Highlights: - Waterfall at the Eisgraben - Women's cave - Idyllic silver lake in the basalt quarry near Roth - Rhön Park with adventure playground and numerous places to stop for refreshments - "Rother Kuppe on the tower" viewpoint ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train

  4. #4 - Rund um Bad Kissingen

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  5. #5 - Die Vier-Gipfel-Tour

    4.1 (5)·Hard·55 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
    Popular mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park This challenging MTB tour leads to four peaks in the Rhön. A good level of fitness is required as there are many climbs to conquer. There are rest and refreshment stops. Highlights of the tour: - Himmeldunkberg - Kreuzberg - Heidelstein - Wasserkuppe - Red moor

  6. #6 - Von Bad Brückenau auf den Dreistelz

    3.9 (8)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Versatile circular hike from Bad Brückenau in the Bavarian Rhön. From Bad Brückenau, first head south towards Dreistelz. After passing through the small village, the trail leads up to the summit of the same name. The hiking trail then leads back to Bad Brückenau through the castle park, zoo and along the Sinn river. A varied loop through the town, forest and across fields with beautiful views. -------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

  7. #7 - Rhönrundweg Hammelburg 5

    4.6 (5)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  8. #8 - Gangolfsberg

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  9. #9 - Museumstour

    4.4 (7)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Favourite Rhön extreme tour, Bavaria This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads through the picturesque cultural landscape of the Rhön. It is a challenging circular tour, particularly due to its length, and offers many far-reaching views. Those interested in culture can explore the historic old town of Fladungen after the hike, where there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. If you are in the mood for more nature, take a detour to the Black Moor. As the route starts...

  10. #10 - Rundweg um ein Rhöner Dorf

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A beautiful circular route through Oberbach and the surrounding area. Although there are no information boards along the way, there is a flyer explaining the history of the place and the connection between man and nature. The start is at the "Haus der Schwarzen Berge". The "Informationszentrum" bus stop is also located here and there is a café to stop off at. Highlights: - Different types of rock - "House of the Black Mountains" -...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best partially paved trail to hike in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is Um den Kreuzberg, which has a 4.9 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 3.4 km long with an elevation gain of 104 m.

What is the longest partially paved trail in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is Hochrhöner (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 134.2 km long.

How many partially paved trails are in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?

There are 83 partially paved trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 147 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?

Hochrhöner (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 5,072 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein, which has 2,133 m of elevation gain.

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